ed1c01c7-7529-5e44-890c-d30f4872439eWed, 14 Jan 2026 20:14:16 +0000Captivate.fmSEU Media Networkhttps://artwork.captivate.fm/a74d64ab-c3b4-41bf-9682-65f537f9d689/aD8AY3Yk1VwyaMCPOBi3JCTd.pngSEU Media NetworkSEU Media NetworkJoin SEU President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson on FireTalk, as they come together to discuss the latest news in Fire Athletics. Tune in as they cover weekly highlights, what's new with the university's athletic programs, big wins and more!https://firetalk.captivate.fmfalseepisodicnopodcastSeason 4 Episode 12 (Feat. Malik Blunt & Nick Dodson)President Kent Ingle and Athletic Director Drew Watson recap a strong start to the spring semester for Fire Athletics, with conference success in men’s and women’s basketball, a No. 3 national ranking for wrestling, and early momentum in indoor track and field. The episode also features Head Track and Field Coach Nick Dodson and student-athlete Malik Blunt as they discuss program growth, culture, and what it looks like to Unleash potential on and off the track.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Athletic Director Drew Watson recap a strong start to the spring semester for Fire Athletics, with conference success in men’s and women’s basketball, a No. 3 national ranking for wrestling, and early momentum in indoor track and field. The episode also features Head Track and Field Coach Nick Dodson and student-athlete Malik Blunt as they discuss program growth, culture, and what it looks like to Unleash potential on and off the track.

]]>34721738-3716-4d40-92f7-1595c5610d72Wed, 14 Jan 2026 15:14:00 -050018:21falsefull157571Season 4 Episode 11 (Feat. Travis Patrick and Gentry Smith)President Kent Ingle and Athletic Director Drew Watson break down a historic fall for Fire Athletics — from SEU Football’s first-ever postseason win to Women’s Soccer’s standout season and early-season momentum in both basketball programs. Hear from Wrestling Head Coach Travis Patrick and junior Gentry Smith as they discuss building championship culture and how this year’s Word of the Year, Unleash, comes to life across campus.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Athletic Director Drew Watson break down a historic fall for Fire Athletics — from SEU Football’s first-ever postseason win to Women’s Soccer’s standout season and early-season momentum in both basketball programs. Hear from Wrestling Head Coach Travis Patrick and junior Gentry Smith as they discuss building championship culture and how this year’s Word of the Year, Unleash, comes to life across campus.

]]>5deb9f16-1f57-4172-87bf-4ad6889dd45eWed, 10 Dec 2025 14:56:00 -050021:48falsefull156561Season 4 Episode 10 (Feat. Adam Waugh and Skelly Kellar)President Kent Ingle and Athletic Director Drew Watson break down one of the biggest weeks of the year in Fire Athletics — from SEU Football hosting its first-ever home playoff game to Women’s Soccer preparing for a national tournament showdown, plus momentum building for both basketball programs. Hear from Coaches Waugh and Kellar as they preview a massive postseason weekend on campus.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Athletic Director Drew Watson break down one of the biggest weeks of the year in Fire Athletics — from SEU Football hosting its first-ever home playoff game to Women’s Soccer preparing for a national tournament showdown, plus momentum building for both basketball programs. Hear from Coaches Waugh and Kellar as they preview a massive postseason weekend on campus.

]]>64f4a109-1f28-4771-a48c-1130a1510023Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:20:00 -050018:51falsefull155551Season 4 Episode 9 (Feat. Joshua Epperson & Grace Field)Athletic Director Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director Josh Fisher break down a packed Homecoming week in Fire Athletics — from SEU Football’s nationally ranked showdown to Women’s Soccer’s SUN Conference Championship victory. Plus, they’re joined by Women’s Basketball Head Coach Joshua Epperson and graduate forward Grace Field to talk team culture, back-to-back wins, and their early-season rhythm.

]]>Athletic Director Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director Josh Fisher break down a packed Homecoming week in Fire Athletics — from SEU Football’s nationally ranked showdown to Women’s Soccer’s SUN Conference Championship victory. Plus, they’re joined by Women’s Basketball Head Coach Joshua Epperson and graduate forward Grace Field to talk team culture, back-to-back wins, and their early-season rhythm.

]]>42c3f7e0-5826-4e9e-bcb2-de0b6e331d70Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:21:00 -050033:39falsefull154541Season 4 Episode 8 (Feat. Paul Kurtz & Izzy Colebank)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson return to recap an action-packed week in Fire Athletics — from football’s dominant win over Warner and volleyball’s push for a conference title, to soccer’s postseason run and wrestling’s strong start. Plus, they’re joined by Cross Country Head Coach Paul Kurtz and sophomore Izzy Colebank to preview the Sun Conference Championships and share what it means to Unleash during championship season.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson return to recap an action-packed week in Fire Athletics — from football’s dominant win over Warner and volleyball’s push for a conference title, to soccer’s postseason run and wrestling’s strong start. Plus, they’re joined by Cross Country Head Coach Paul Kurtz and sophomore Izzy Colebank to preview the Sun Conference Championships and share what it means to Unleash during championship season.

]]>d7e1ac82-4bac-4236-9795-82526d55abb7Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:08:00 -050023:27falsefull153531Season 4 Episode 7 (Feat. Nathan Mickelson & Hudson Welty)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson return to recap a huge week in Fire Athletics — from volleyball’s 10-match win streak and football’s upset over No. 13 St. Thomas, to soccer clinching postseason spots and cross country building momentum for championships. Plus, they sit down with Head Coach Hudson Welty and fifth-year forward Nathan Mikkelson to preview men’s basketball’s season opener, talk team culture, and share what it means to Unleash heading into the 2025–26 season.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson return to recap a huge week in Fire Athletics — from volleyball’s 10-match win streak and football’s upset over No. 13 St. Thomas, to soccer clinching postseason spots and cross country building momentum for championships. Plus, they sit down with Head Coach Hudson Welty and fifth-year forward Nathan Mikkelson to preview men’s basketball’s season opener, talk team culture, and share what it means to Unleash heading into the 2025–26 season.

]]>6b9dd20b-364e-4d50-a1d4-dfbe5e75cf87Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:26:00 -050018:03falsefull152521Season 4 Episode 6 (Feat. Curtis Gulledge)Athletic Director Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director Josh Fisher are joined by Athletics Pastor Curtis Gulledge to recap one of the biggest weekends in Fire Athletics — highlighted by women’s soccer’s stunning 3–2 upset over No. 1 Keiser, dominant finishes from cross country, a 69–0 football shutout, and strong showings across volleyball and golf. Plus, Curtis shares powerful insight on faith, leadership, and what it means to Unleash your purpose this season.

]]>Athletic Director Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director Josh Fisher are joined by Athletics Pastor Curtis Gulledge to recap one of the biggest weekends in Fire Athletics — highlighted by women’s soccer’s stunning 3–2 upset over No. 1 Keiser, dominant finishes from cross country, a 69–0 football shutout, and strong showings across volleyball and golf. Plus, Curtis shares powerful insight on faith, leadership, and what it means to Unleash your purpose this season.

]]>a22d0419-bc42-4811-b6ff-a89de1c1acb2Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:39:00 -050023:25falsefull151511Season 4 Episode 5 (Feat. Gerritson Craane & Tapiwa Kufakurowa)Athletic Director Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director Josh Fisher recap a big week in Fire Athletics — from volleyball’s upset over #12 St. Thomas and men’s soccer’s gritty road win, to standout performances in cross country and a hard-fought football battle. Plus, hear from Men’s Soccer Head Coach Gerritson Craane and forward Tapiwa Kufakurowa on their season.

]]>Athletic Director Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director Josh Fisher recap a big week in Fire Athletics — from volleyball’s upset over #12 St. Thomas and men’s soccer’s gritty road win, to standout performances in cross country and a hard-fought football battle. Plus, hear from Men’s Soccer Head Coach Gerritson Craane and forward Tapiwa Kufakurowa on their season.

]]>310e3847-ee58-4774-9a81-0d001e1cd333Wed, 08 Oct 2025 15:57:00 -050025:00falsefull150501Season 4 Episode 4 (Feat. Amanda Phelps & Haven Speer)President Kent Ingle and Athletics Director Drew Watson recap last week’s top SEU Athletics performances and preview a full week of upcoming competition. Head volleyball coach Amanda Phelps and sophomore setter Haven Speer join to share insights on team culture, leadership, and what it means to “Unleash”.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Athletics Director Drew Watson recap last week’s top SEU Athletics performances and preview a full week of upcoming competition. Head volleyball coach Amanda Phelps and sophomore setter Haven Speer join to share insights on team culture, leadership, and what it means to “Unleash”.

]]>135f6942-f8cf-4443-a843-d0850a8055bbWed, 01 Oct 2025 14:28:00 -050017:45falsefull149491Season 4 Episode 3 (Feat. Adam Waugh & Brady Nowlan)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson break down another action-packed week for Fire Athletics. From women’s soccer’s unbeaten start and a huge home showdown with top-ranked Keiser, to football’s dramatic win at Faulkner, volleyball’s road sweep, and men’s golf opening strong - there’s no shortage of highlights. Plus, hear from Head Coach Adam Waugh and linebacker Brady Nowlan on the Fire’s 3–0 start, the heart behind their game-winning drive, and what it means to unleash this season.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson break down another action-packed week for Fire Athletics. From women’s soccer’s unbeaten start and a huge home showdown with top-ranked Keiser, to football’s dramatic win at Faulkner, volleyball’s road sweep, and men’s golf opening strong - there’s no shortage of highlights. Plus, hear from Head Coach Adam Waugh and linebacker Brady Nowlan on the Fire’s 3–0 start, the heart behind their game-winning drive, and what it means to unleash this season.

]]>5a498ea1-3141-4f23-bb38-57319856510aWed, 24 Sep 2025 15:00:00 -050017:31falsefull148481Season 4 Episode 2 (Feat. B.J. Geasa)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson highlight the excitement across SEU Athletics. From football’s home opener and volleyball’s sweeps, to standout performances in soccer and women’s golf taking on elite competition- campus is buzzing. Plus, hear from Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine B.J. Geasa on how his team helps student-athletes perform at their best.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson highlight the excitement across SEU Athletics. From football’s home opener and volleyball’s sweeps, to standout performances in soccer and women’s golf taking on elite competition- campus is buzzing. Plus, hear from Assistant Athletics Director for Sports Medicine B.J. Geasa on how his team helps student-athletes perform at their best.

]]>1a2ec0ad-c3fa-4cee-89e7-735f6357c222Wed, 17 Sep 2025 15:04:00 -050022:56falsefull147471Season 4 Episode 1 (Feat. Coach Skelly Kellar and Madelyn Davidson)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson kick off Season 4 with all the latest from Fire Athletics. From volleyball’s dominant start and cross country’s depth, to men’s soccer’s explosive offense and football’s statement win — campus is buzzing. Plus, hear from Women’s Soccer Head Coach Skelly Kellar and senior midfielder Madelyn Davidson on resilience, leadership, and what it means to unleash this season.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson kick off Season 4 with all the latest from Fire Athletics. From volleyball’s dominant start and cross country’s depth, to men’s soccer’s explosive offense and football’s statement win — campus is buzzing. Plus, hear from Women’s Soccer Head Coach Skelly Kellar and senior midfielder Madelyn Davidson on resilience, leadership, and what it means to unleash this season.

]]>030e3335-8530-43c9-a5c6-bf1b7acf2ce8Wed, 10 Sep 2025 14:35:00 -050016:58falsefull146461Season 3 Episode 13 (Feat. Leah Gonzalez and Chapel Cunningham)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson share recent athletic highlights, including SEU Track & Field’s historic sweep at the Sun Conference Championships and Baseball’s dramatic finish to clinch their sixth straight regular season title. They also sit down with softball senior athletes Chapel Cunningham and Leah Gonzalez as they reflect on their SEU journey.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson share recent athletic highlights, including SEU Track & Field’s historic sweep at the Sun Conference Championships and Baseball’s dramatic finish to clinch their sixth straight regular season title. They also sit down with softball senior athletes Chapel Cunningham and Leah Gonzalez as they reflect on their SEU journey.

]]>95076862-813d-4add-a955-67c266c4a63dWed, 07 May 2025 11:31:00 -050029:39falsefull145451Season 3 Episode 12 (Feat. Austin Dillard and Sam Reeder)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson share recent athletic updates, including wrestler Gage Braun’s second NAIA National Championship and key matchups across Fire Athletics. They also sit down with SEU’s Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Austin Dillard and student-athlete Sam Reeder to discuss the impact of strength training, discipline, and motivation in athletic performance.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson share recent athletic updates, including wrestler Gage Braun’s second NAIA National Championship and key matchups across Fire Athletics. They also sit down with SEU’s Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Austin Dillard and student-athlete Sam Reeder to discuss the impact of strength training, discipline, and motivation in athletic performance.

]]>5d58c968-dc01-4241-b464-2e21017dc526Wed, 19 Mar 2025 14:18:00 -050020:48falsefull144441Season 3 Episode 11 (Feat. Kayla Watkins and Eden Playa)Director of Athletics Drew Watson and SEU’s Coordinator for Athletic Spiritual Formation Curtis Gulledge cover the latest in athletics, including playoffs in Men & Women's Basketball and Baseball’s dominant 16-0 start. They also chat with Head Softball Coach Kayla Watkins and student-athlete Eden Playa about the meaning of “Fuel the Fire” this season.

]]>Director of Athletics Drew Watson and SEU’s Coordinator for Athletic Spiritual Formation Curtis Gulledge cover the latest in athletics, including playoffs in Men & Women's Basketball and Baseball’s dominant 16-0 start. They also chat with Head Softball Coach Kayla Watkins and student-athlete Eden Playa about the meaning of “Fuel the Fire” this season.

]]>af9394d5-a555-4c41-8178-d9c53766d98fWed, 26 Feb 2025 15:18:00 -050037:37falsefull143431Season 3 Episode 10 (Feat. Curtis Gulledge and Leroy Lopez )President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson share recent athletic updates in the Sun Conference and discuss opening day for Fire Baseball. They also sit down with SEU’s Coordinator for Athletic Spiritual Formation Curtis Gulledge and student-athlete Leroy Lopez to discuss spiritual growth and development at SEU. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson share recent athletic updates in the Sun Conference and discuss opening day for Fire Baseball. They also sit down with SEU’s Coordinator for Athletic Spiritual Formation Curtis Gulledge and student-athlete Leroy Lopez to discuss spiritual growth and development at SEU. 

]]>264e1d30-d246-47a3-9b19-d1b63e323781Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:47:00 -050030:58falsefull142421Season 3 Episode 9 (Feat. Gabe Grinder and Reece Wissinger)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson discuss the busy start to spring sports and recap current standings in Wrestling and Men and Women’s Basketball. They also talk with Head Baseball Coach Gabe Grinder and student-athlete, Reece Wissinger about the upcoming season for Fire Baseball!

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson discuss the busy start to spring sports and recap current standings in Wrestling and Men and Women’s Basketball. They also talk with Head Baseball Coach Gabe Grinder and student-athlete, Reece Wissinger about the upcoming season for Fire Baseball!

]]>2a492e94-1d48-4ff3-b03b-bc6f7d867be4Wed, 22 Jan 2025 16:16:00 -050018:32falsefull141411Season 3 Episode 8 (Feat. Josh Epperson and Ari Smuda)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson discuss the latest updates in Fire Athletics and preview upcoming playoff matchups. They also talk with Head Women’s Basketball Coach Josh Epperson and student-athlete, Ari Smuda about the current season. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson discuss the latest updates in Fire Athletics and preview upcoming playoff matchups. They also talk with Head Women’s Basketball Coach Josh Epperson and student-athlete, Ari Smuda about the current season. 

]]>6b7182b7-cd77-4df0-a37b-f86c30a77ec2Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:49:00 -050027:57falsefull140401Season 3 Episode 7 (Feat. Travis Patrick & Graham Calhoun )President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson share updates from Men & Women’s Basketball and Soccer and discuss this week’s Homecoming Football game. They also talk with Head Wrestling Coach Travis Patrick and graduate student-athlete Graham Calhoun about the wrestling program. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson share updates from Men & Women’s Basketball and Soccer and discuss this week’s Homecoming Football game. They also talk with Head Wrestling Coach Travis Patrick and graduate student-athlete Graham Calhoun about the wrestling program. 

]]>2f53d656-afbb-4c7c-8003-86e723588305Wed, 30 Oct 2024 16:02:00 -050031:11falsefull139391Season 3 Episode 6 (Feat. Vincent Brown & Adam Waugh)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson discuss the impact of Hurricane Milton on recent events and how athletic teams are continuing to “Fuel the Fire”! They also discuss the upcoming football game against undefeated Keiser University with Head Football Coach Adam Waugh and student-athlete Vincent Brown. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson discuss the impact of Hurricane Milton on recent events and how athletic teams are continuing to “Fuel the Fire”! They also discuss the upcoming football game against undefeated Keiser University with Head Football Coach Adam Waugh and student-athlete Vincent Brown. 

]]>a547b37d-212f-4a1d-8648-16e1c177ffa8Wed, 16 Oct 2024 15:37:00 -050013:22falsefull138381Season 3 Episode 5 (Feat. Caleb Roberts & Madelyn Davidson)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson recap current standings in Football, Volleyball and Men’s Soccer. They also talk with Women’s Soccer Coach Caleb Roberts, and student athlete Madelyn Davidson about their strategies for playoffs. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson recap current standings in Football, Volleyball and Men’s Soccer. They also talk with Women’s Soccer Coach Caleb Roberts, and student athlete Madelyn Davidson about their strategies for playoffs. 

]]>77393453-41bf-4dcb-8f6c-19a329cb121fWed, 02 Oct 2024 03:14:00 -050021:43falsefull137371Season 3 Episode 4 (Feat. Brittney Kellar & Ashton Wheeler)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson share recent updates in fall sports and discuss some exciting changes for the fan experience with Fire Athletic staff members, Brittney Kellar and Ashton Wheeler! 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson share recent updates in fall sports and discuss some exciting changes for the fan experience with Fire Athletic staff members, Brittney Kellar and Ashton Wheeler! 

]]>ec6dd0ef-4393-4e43-8de6-6c6fdbd3f768Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:17:00 -050023:55falsefull136361Season 3 Episode 3 (Feat. Paul Kurtz & Grace Feder)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson recap the home openers for Football and Women’s Soccer. They also discuss the first upcoming Cross Country meet of the season with head Coach Paul Kurtz, and student athlete Grace Feder. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson recap the home openers for Football and Women’s Soccer. They also discuss the first upcoming Cross Country meet of the season with head Coach Paul Kurtz, and student athlete Grace Feder. 

]]>8f5907f0-553d-4494-ae65-fd7e98df32a9Wed, 04 Sep 2024 04:31:00 -050024:05falsefull135351Season 3 Episode 2 (Feat. Adam Waugh)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson dive into the latest updates in Fire Athletics. They break down early season performances in Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer and Bass Fishing. Kent and Drew also sit down with Head Football Coach, Adam Waugh, to discuss the upcoming home opener!

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson dive into the latest updates in Fire Athletics. They break down early season performances in Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Men's Soccer and Bass Fishing. Kent and Drew also sit down with Head Football Coach, Adam Waugh, to discuss the upcoming home opener!

]]>c538a35a-0f48-42be-9a02-b9cc9c7d2f56Wed, 28 Aug 2024 14:53:00 -050017:14falsefull134341Season 3 Episode 1 (Feat. Amanda Phelps)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson dive into the exciting start of fall sports and upcoming athletic games. They also sit down with the new Fire Women's Volleyball coach, Amanda Phelps, to discuss her insights and goals for her team this season.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson dive into the exciting start of fall sports and upcoming athletic games. They also sit down with the new Fire Women's Volleyball coach, Amanda Phelps, to discuss her insights and goals for her team this season.

]]>8628e268-f0a5-4ba6-a088-dcf3acdb53e0Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:02:00 -050021:07falsefull133331Season 2 Episode 22 (Feat. Hudson Welty)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with the new Fire Men’s Basketball Coach, Hudson Welty. They also discuss upcoming conference championships and the remaining games for spring sports. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with the new Fire Men’s Basketball Coach, Hudson Welty. They also discuss upcoming conference championships and the remaining games for spring sports. 

]]>90b1ae6f-20e2-4788-9d3d-ad149f6fed44Wed, 24 Apr 2024 16:25:00 -050017:18falsefull132321Season 2 Episode 21 (Feat. Drew Dickens)Director of Athletics Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith sit down with Fire tennis coach and two-time SEU Alum, Drew Dickens. They discuss the two top 10 ranked tennis teams as postseason play starts next week. Watson and Smith also take a look around the rest of the action in spring athletics. 

]]>Director of Athletics Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith sit down with Fire tennis coach and two-time SEU Alum, Drew Dickens. They discuss the two top 10 ranked tennis teams as postseason play starts next week. Watson and Smith also take a look around the rest of the action in spring athletics. 

]]>2f20014f-88ac-4753-a111-8f374e9ba9bbWed, 17 Apr 2024 06:46:00 -050024:35falsefull131311Season 2 Episode 20 (Feat. Brittney Kellar)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Associate Athletics Director Brittney Kellar to discuss her career in administration. They also share some recent athletic updates and stats for spring sports including Track & Field and Baseball!

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Associate Athletics Director Brittney Kellar to discuss her career in administration. They also share some recent athletic updates and stats for spring sports including Track & Field and Baseball!

]]>2b1a3688-4b9d-4b02-b54f-b538299dbb27Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:50:00 -050026:37falsefull130301Season 2 Episode 19 (Feat. BJ Geasa)Director of Athletics Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith celebrate National Athletic Training Month. They sit down with SEU Assistant AD for Sports Medicine, BJ Geasa to discuss his role in keeping athletes healthy and returning them to play. Drew and Donnie also recap and preview a busy week of spring sports. 

]]>Director of Athletics Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith celebrate National Athletic Training Month. They sit down with SEU Assistant AD for Sports Medicine, BJ Geasa to discuss his role in keeping athletes healthy and returning them to play. Drew and Donnie also recap and preview a busy week of spring sports. 

]]>02462bd9-c7fc-4995-8577-9de12e913139Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:54:00 -050039:39falsefull129291Season 2 Episode 18 (Feat. Adrian Dinkel)Director of Athletics Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith talk with Adrian Dinkel about the start to baseball season. They also discuss the NAIA championships for Track & Field, as well as the Sun Conference for Men & Women’s Basketball. 

]]>Director of Athletics Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith talk with Adrian Dinkel about the start to baseball season. They also discuss the NAIA championships for Track & Field, as well as the Sun Conference for Men & Women’s Basketball. 

]]>0596082f-f235-4147-909c-110cbf6ecd22Thu, 29 Feb 2024 10:28:00 -050031:39falsefull128281Season 2 Episode 17 (Feat. Travis Patrick)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Head Wrestling Coach Travis Patrick to discuss the team’s outcome from the AAC Championship, their upcoming trip to NAIA Nationals, and more! They also discuss updates from Track & Field, Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and Softball.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Head Wrestling Coach Travis Patrick to discuss the team’s outcome from the AAC Championship, their upcoming trip to NAIA Nationals, and more! They also discuss updates from Track & Field, Baseball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, and Softball.

]]>00f1dcd6-e74a-4fda-963f-08a0b63858a1Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:49:00 -050019:36falsefull127271Season 2 Episode 16 (Feat. Nick Dodson)Director of Athletics Drew Watson is joined by special guest co-host Clay Roberts, Head Men’s Soccer Coach. They sit down with Head Track & Field Coach, Nick Dodson to discuss another busy week in Fire Athletics with postseason just around the corner!

]]>Director of Athletics Drew Watson is joined by special guest co-host Clay Roberts, Head Men’s Soccer Coach. They sit down with Head Track & Field Coach, Nick Dodson to discuss another busy week in Fire Athletics with postseason just around the corner!

]]>61ce602c-6149-4d1b-8479-97f5b7689667Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:53:00 -050024:48falsefull126261Season 2 Episode 15 (Feat. Autumn Hunter & Chapel Cunningham)President Kent Ingle and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith sit down with Autumn Hunter and Chapel Cunningham to discuss the start to softball season. They also run through some key wins in men and women’s basketball and baseball. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith sit down with Autumn Hunter and Chapel Cunningham to discuss the start to softball season. They also run through some key wins in men and women’s basketball and baseball. 

]]>e2ba1df6-1048-49ab-88f6-fc1da8b8c4a0Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:30:00 -050012:37falsefull125251Season 2 Episode 14 (Feat. Ethan Cadore)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with eSports Coach Ethan Cadore and reflect on the current program. They also discuss winter championships and the start to spring sports.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with eSports Coach Ethan Cadore and reflect on the current program. They also discuss winter championships and the start to spring sports.

]]>3a59d9cc-040e-4804-bd89-9485d7dcc3b1Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:33:00 -050022:34falsefull124241Season 2 Episode 13 (Feat. Brian Neal)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Fire Women’s Basketball Coach Brian Neal and reflect on his first season leading the program. They also discuss Sun Conference, winters sports and key league games to come. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Fire Women’s Basketball Coach Brian Neal and reflect on his first season leading the program. They also discuss Sun Conference, winters sports and key league games to come. 

]]>2c105882-1e32-4aeb-99b3-5bcdfc4f779bWed, 10 Jan 2024 13:04:00 -050024:26falsefull123231Season 2 Episode 12 (Feat. Sal Silva)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with SEU Wrestling senior Sal Silva to discuss nationals and the current wrestling season. They also talk about recent stats for Men & Women’s Basketball and their upcoming conference tournament.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with SEU Wrestling senior Sal Silva to discuss nationals and the current wrestling season. They also talk about recent stats for Men & Women’s Basketball and their upcoming conference tournament.

]]>4141ad59-7ac4-4fe2-8934-90861bfedc99Wed, 13 Dec 2023 12:40:00 -050019:35falsefull122221Season 2 Episode 11 (Feat. Travis Patrick)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Head Wrestling Coach Travis Patrick to discuss the program and recap NAIA nationals. They also talk about the end of the season for Women’s Soccer and current stats for Men's and Women’s Basketball. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Head Wrestling Coach Travis Patrick to discuss the program and recap NAIA nationals. They also talk about the end of the season for Women’s Soccer and current stats for Men's and Women’s Basketball. 

]]>b594aacf-c448-4016-a201-1400dc1ec4e0Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:48:00 -050023:23falsefull121211Season 2 Episode 10 (Feat. Paul Kurtz and David Milburn)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Cross Country Coach Paul Kurtz and runner David Milburn and discuss the Sun Conference Championship. They also take a look around a busy week of Fire Athletics.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Cross Country Coach Paul Kurtz and runner David Milburn and discuss the Sun Conference Championship. They also take a look around a busy week of Fire Athletics.

]]>c3d29271-fdfe-4f63-9110-9c379a240339Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:31:00 -050036:43falsefull120201Season 2 Episode 9 (Feat. Clay and Caleb Roberts)Director of Athletics Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith talk with head soccer coaches Clay and Caleb Roberts about the Sun Conference and the men's and women's seasons. They also discuss updates from volleyball, basketball, football, and golf. 

]]>Director of Athletics Drew Watson and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith talk with head soccer coaches Clay and Caleb Roberts about the Sun Conference and the men's and women's seasons. They also discuss updates from volleyball, basketball, football, and golf. 

]]>ca58c968-4828-461f-a552-1719d6ae2437Wed, 01 Nov 2023 13:07:00 -050038:21falsefull119191Season 2 Episode 8 (Feat. Augie Schmidt)On this episode of FireTalk, President Kent Ingle and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith talk with former Fire football standout Augie Schmidt. They also preview a busy weekend of Homecoming game and recap the successes of the past week in Fire Athletics. 

]]>On this episode of FireTalk, President Kent Ingle and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith talk with former Fire football standout Augie Schmidt. They also preview a busy weekend of Homecoming game and recap the successes of the past week in Fire Athletics. 

]]>4b5e71f2-ebd9-45f9-8f2e-47d21c5c979dWed, 25 Oct 2023 12:50:00 -050036:16falsefull118181Season 2 Episode 7 (Feat. Ally Postlethwaite)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with, Ally Postlethwaite to discuss the current volleyball season. They also recap recent highlights in football, soccer, cross country and bass fishing. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with, Ally Postlethwaite to discuss the current volleyball season. They also recap recent highlights in football, soccer, cross country and bass fishing. 

]]>8800f22b-7fe0-4d18-a552-40214307d35dWed, 11 Oct 2023 12:35:00 -050022:27falsefull117171Season 2 Episode 6 (Feat. Donnie Smith)Director of Athletics Drew Watson is joined by Donnie Smith, SEU's Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. They recap the week in Fire Athletics and preview the big games this week, including a Top 10 battle in women’s soccer. 

]]>Director of Athletics Drew Watson is joined by Donnie Smith, SEU's Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. They recap the week in Fire Athletics and preview the big games this week, including a Top 10 battle in women’s soccer. 

]]>936c5270-55fd-4baa-a86a-777e50008543Wed, 04 Oct 2023 12:38:00 -050034:34falsefull116161Season 2 Episode 5 (Feat. Paul Kurtz)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Cross Country Coach Paul Kurtz to discuss some of the early season success of his teams. They also recap the week on the field and preview the week ahead, which includes SEU football back at home to open up Sun Conference play against Warner. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Cross Country Coach Paul Kurtz to discuss some of the early season success of his teams. They also recap the week on the field and preview the week ahead, which includes SEU football back at home to open up Sun Conference play against Warner. 

]]>7715944d-ca4b-4c13-b065-f34c2b1b0dcaWed, 27 Sep 2023 12:41:00 -050031:07falsefull115151Season 2 Episode 4 (Feat. Caleb Roberts)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Head Women’s Soccer Coach Caleb Roberts to discuss the team’s big win over No.5 Keiser. They also discuss upcoming fall sports including the volleyball home opener and football’s return to action. 

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Head Women’s Soccer Coach Caleb Roberts to discuss the team’s big win over No.5 Keiser. They also discuss upcoming fall sports including the volleyball home opener and football’s return to action. 

]]>3fafb0fe-1284-4199-a6f7-4227ba6e2f59Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:35:00 -050024:38falsefull114141Season 2 Episode 3 (Feat. Audrey Goldsberry)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Head Volleyball Coach Audrey Goldsberry to discuss the team’s first conference game of the season. They also discuss the latest updates on football, men's and women's soccer, and cross country.  

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Head Volleyball Coach Audrey Goldsberry to discuss the team’s first conference game of the season. They also discuss the latest updates on football, men's and women's soccer, and cross country.  

]]>49211abb-df3a-4045-9f1c-5298545d3877Thu, 14 Sep 2023 15:21:00 -050019:02falsefull113131Season 2 Episode 2 (Feat. Adam Waugh)Director of Athletics Drew Watson and guest co-host Donnie Smith recap last week's Fire Football game with coach Adam Waugh and talk about the upcoming game at 10th-ranked Reinhardt. They also discuss last week's results in soccer, volleyball and cross country, and preview an exciting week ahead of games against Top 25 opponents.

]]>Director of Athletics Drew Watson and guest co-host Donnie Smith recap last week's Fire Football game with coach Adam Waugh and talk about the upcoming game at 10th-ranked Reinhardt. They also discuss last week's results in soccer, volleyball and cross country, and preview an exciting week ahead of games against Top 25 opponents.

]]>791d4752-fbc0-4937-bd0b-7ae356271dd7Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:20:00 -050029:30falsefull112121Season 2 Episode 1 (Feat. Clay Roberts)On the season premiere of FireTalk, President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Head Men’s Soccer Coach Clay Roberts to discuss the team’s first home game of the season and exciting new updates for the university’s sports programs. 

]]>On the season premiere of FireTalk, President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Head Men’s Soccer Coach Clay Roberts to discuss the team’s first home game of the season and exciting new updates for the university’s sports programs. 

]]>c253d0db-a9f8-495b-8c4a-70e53bf7adeeWed, 23 Aug 2023 12:15:00 -050025:38falsefull111111Season 1 Episode 9On the season finale of FireTalk, President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson discuss the NAIA National Tournament Appearances and the success of our spring teams!

]]>On the season finale of FireTalk, President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson discuss the NAIA National Tournament Appearances and the success of our spring teams!

]]>e02c1008-e37c-4938-8ae4-7084662e48bdMon, 05 Jun 2023 12:15:00 -050017:06falsefull110101Season 1 Episode 8 (Feat. Keishon Franklin)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson talk with Keishon Franklin, who was recently named Most Valuable Player in the Sun Conference Championship for the fourth consecutive time. Together, they discuss his performance, the incredible weekend the Track and Field team had in Daytona Beach, and much more!

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson talk with Keishon Franklin, who was recently named Most Valuable Player in the Sun Conference Championship for the fourth consecutive time. Together, they discuss his performance, the incredible weekend the Track and Field team had in Daytona Beach, and much more!

]]>69171eec-a01c-4c65-8364-27dc4c5f0817Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:57:00 -050012:40falsefull1991Season 1 Episode 7 (Feat. Adrian Dinkel)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Head Baseball Coach Adrian Dinkel to talk about the team's astonishing 39-2 season record. They also discuss the Men's Tennis team's big win against NCAA #10 Rollins College, Beach Volleyball advancing to the semifinals and much more!

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with Head Baseball Coach Adrian Dinkel to talk about the team's astonishing 39-2 season record. They also discuss the Men's Tennis team's big win against NCAA #10 Rollins College, Beach Volleyball advancing to the semifinals and much more!

]]>5f8a250b-a98c-4843-9541-24ad794857cbWed, 12 Apr 2023 14:30:00 -050016:51falsefull1881Season 1 Episode 6 (Feat. Drew Dickens)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson speak with the Head Coach of Tennis, Drew Dickens, about the team ranking sixth and fifth in the NAIA. They also discuss Track and Field adding more first place finishes and nationally ranked times, and Softball continuing their hot streak by defeating St. Thomas and Florida National.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson speak with the Head Coach of Tennis, Drew Dickens, about the team ranking sixth and fifth in the NAIA. They also discuss Track and Field adding more first place finishes and nationally ranked times, and Softball continuing their hot streak by defeating St. Thomas and Florida National.

]]>c04e3dc2-93d8-4daa-85cf-351c80f642c5Wed, 05 Apr 2023 02:45:00 -050015:45falsefull1771Season 1 Episode 5 (Feat. Randy Lee)On this episode of FireTalk, President Kent Ingle and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith talk with Randy Lee, head Men's Basketball coach, about the team's recent Sun Conference victories. They also discuss Beach Volleyball's hot streak, Track and FIeld's NAIA qualifiers, and much more!

]]>On this episode of FireTalk, President Kent Ingle and Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Donnie Smith talk with Randy Lee, head Men's Basketball coach, about the team's recent Sun Conference victories. They also discuss Beach Volleyball's hot streak, Track and FIeld's NAIA qualifiers, and much more!

]]>310f96c4-914e-47db-be61-aea53d971147Thu, 30 Mar 2023 08:30:00 -050016:52falsefull1661Season 1 Episode 4 (Feat. Nick Dodson)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson talk with Head Coach of Track and Field Nick Dodson to celebrate 20 qualifiers for the NAIA standard, Men's Basketball making Sportscenter Top 10, Fire Softball extending their undefeated streak and more.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson talk with Head Coach of Track and Field Nick Dodson to celebrate 20 qualifiers for the NAIA standard, Men's Basketball making Sportscenter Top 10, Fire Softball extending their undefeated streak and more.

]]>3da626ca-0129-4cea-9e38-1f46237d8cf3Thu, 23 Mar 2023 09:45:00 -050020:04falsefull1551Season 1 Episode 3 (Feat. Leah Gonzalez)President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with SEU softball player Leah Gonzalez to talk about her team's recent feature in several national and local news outlets for a display of sportsmanship at a recent home game. They also discuss the Wrestling and Track and Field teams becoming national champions, Men’s Basketball’s win at the Opening Round of the NAIA National Tournament in Alabama and more.

]]>President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson sit down with SEU softball player Leah Gonzalez to talk about her team's recent feature in several national and local news outlets for a display of sportsmanship at a recent home game. They also discuss the Wrestling and Track and Field teams becoming national champions, Men’s Basketball’s win at the Opening Round of the NAIA National Tournament in Alabama and more.

]]>227cec6c-c14b-4752-b4b1-b241bff08d35Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:30:00 -050019:04falsefull1441Season 1 Episode 2 (Feat. Travis Patrick)Director of Athletics Drew Watson talks with Wrestling Head Coach Travis Patrick about last week's Appalachian Athletic Championships, Women's Basketball's win against Webber University, Baseball continuing their winning streak, Track and Field teams facing Embry-Riddle, and more!

]]>Director of Athletics Drew Watson talks with Wrestling Head Coach Travis Patrick about last week's Appalachian Athletic Championships, Women's Basketball's win against Webber University, Baseball continuing their winning streak, Track and Field teams facing Embry-Riddle, and more!

]]>15d4eed5-73f7-4c40-b471-758a9aa0c497Thu, 23 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -050023:47falsefull1331Season 1 Episode 1 (Feat. Donnie Smith)On this episode of FireTalk, Director of Athletics Drew Watson is joined by special guest co-host Donnie Smith, SEU's Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. They discuss this week's highlights in Fire Athletics, including the Men's and Women's Track team at the Sun Conference Championship, Baseball remaining undefeated, Wrestling ending its season on a high note and a great start to the season for Softball. 

]]>On this episode of FireTalk, Director of Athletics Drew Watson is joined by special guest co-host Donnie Smith, SEU's Assistant Athletic Director for Communications. They discuss this week's highlights in Fire Athletics, including the Men's and Women's Track team at the Sun Conference Championship, Baseball remaining undefeated, Wrestling ending its season on a high note and a great start to the season for Softball. 

]]>c3a96552-9061-46e9-b3a4-3df8c3286734Thu, 16 Feb 2023 10:00:00 -050023:13falsefull1221FireTalkOn the first official episode of FireTalk, President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson discuss the launch of the university's new Bass Fishing program, the upcoming Super Bowl, what to expect for spring sports and much more!

]]>On the first official episode of FireTalk, President Kent Ingle and Director of Athletics Drew Watson discuss the launch of the university's new Bass Fishing program, the upcoming Super Bowl, what to expect for spring sports and much more!

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